w123 Door lock/ignition key would be non-high secuirty (easier to find)

w126 door key is harder to find since it is high security and has to be cut in an odd manner (some locksmiths have the equipment but not all).

The predicament you are having with the doors but not the trunk, etc. is probably due to a valet key being thrown around? I beleive the valet keys will only do doors and ignition right? I am not too familar with the system but thought I would pipe up.

[QUOTE=kamil]I just ordered another Master Key for my 190D since I only have one key for the car. (I can't believe I was driving like this for months ) Anyway, the key was only 14 bucks!!!! I have to pick it up tomorrow but I thought that it was EXTREMELY cheap. I was prepared to pay 50 bucks at least.

My local locksmith ordered some for me and cut them for 7 bucks a pop.

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If it isn't old. It isn't worth beans!

85 300d 365,000mi war wagon
84 300sd parts doner, many parts for sale
90 Nissan Pathfinder 250,000+mi work horse

can we w123ers get the folding key? i'd like my key to be my keychain, i hate keychains so very much!

i hope im not bogarting, i figured a key thread is a key thread!

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I bought a few and they were all around $20 each.

The only problem with getting a key cut with the VIN is if the locks were changed over the years you will be SOL.

AFAIK their are no folding keys availible for these cars.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Keys were cut at the Baltimore, MD warehouse. Since they closed up and moved the operation to New Jersey, I would assume the key operation went there also.
Unless the door handles/locks have been swapped by some hack using junkyard parts, the keys have a good success rate.
$14 is a good price. When you get into the "switchblade" keys and some of the newer versions, (such as the ML keys that incorporated anti-theft circuitry in the key), your wallet will scream like a stuck pig. Alan

I ran into this exact problem with the 240. What a PIA.

Cheers,

Bill

got 4 keys cut locally for 3.50 each at a locksmith.

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[1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership
1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red

the above two cars are for sale
and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available.


240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car

23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs
21" khs tandem

i read this thread earlier and then while browsing ebay i found this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7995057362&ru=http://motors.search.ebay.com:80/7995057362_W0QQfromZR8QQsamcmZ6000QQsaspiZ2QQfviZ1

now i have to find some place that will cut them for me. can i go to a dealer with these, or do i have to go to a local lock smith. my key is worn out, and is it recommended for him to makes a copy of my worn key? lol i should try and go to lowes and see if they will make a copy of my key, but how would they charge me?

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Grey '91 350SDL 214k Dad's car
Beige '81 240D 4 Speed 254k SOLD
Blue '82 300D 225k SOLD
White '95 E300D 46k SOLD
Blue '87 190D 2.5 Turbo 315k SOLD
Brown '80 240D 4 Speed 716k SOLD
Beige '80 300D N/A 119k SOLD
Blue '85 300D Model 186k T-Boned

Just got me a couple too. Thanks for the link. They have 84 available.....

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'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

here is another link that will get you to the store. they have keys for many year/models. cheap shipping also.

would help if i really added the link

http://stores.ebay.com/JagGraveyard_Mercedes-Benz-Parts_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQftidZ2QQtZkm

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Grey '91 350SDL 214k Dad's car
Beige '81 240D 4 Speed 254k SOLD
Blue '82 300D 225k SOLD
White '95 E300D 46k SOLD
Blue '87 190D 2.5 Turbo 315k SOLD
Brown '80 240D 4 Speed 716k SOLD
Beige '80 300D N/A 119k SOLD
Blue '85 300D Model 186k T-Boned

I got the key back today from the dealership and it works better than my old worn one. It looks so good and shiny . One thing though, the key was so sharp that I cut the hell out of my finger when I was admiring it and feeling the edges. I never knew they were supposed to be that sharp.

All in all, a great deal for 14 bucks. The key is identical and it has the mercedes star so you know it's not some cheap knockoff.

Give your dealership a try and see how much they charge. I'm sure the prices are different for other models though.

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Audi TT

Shhh....

I can see the headlines now: "Department of Homleand Security bans Mercedes keys on all commercial flights." "Mercedes dealers must conduct background checks on all prospective key purchasers." "New terrorist profile: Mercedes Benz drivers."

That would be crossing a line....